Fruit Cake

Name: Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. raisins; 1 c. Crisco; 2 c. sugar; 1 c. cold water; 2 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. cloves; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1 tsp. salt; 4 c. flour; 1 lb. candied cherries; 1 lb. candied pineapple; 1/2 lb. chopped dates; 1 c. chopped nuts

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1398 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Fruit Cake – a delicious recipe with raisins, Crisco, sugar, cold water, baking soda, cinnamon. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. raisins
1 c. Crisco
2 c. sugar
1 c. cold water
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
4 c. flour
1 lb. candied cherries
1 lb. candied pineapple
1/2 lb. chopped dates
1 c. chopped nuts

1
Stew raisins in 1 cup water for 15 minutes.
2
Put baking soda in 1 cup cold water.
3
Add remaining ingredients.
4
Mix well.
5
Pour into greased bread pans.
6
Bake at 300u00b0 for 1 hour until a toothpick comes out clean.

1398

kcal

Calories

Fat

318

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. raisins, 1 c. Crisco, 2 c. sugar, 1 c. cold water, and more.

Yes, Fruit Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1398 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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